大学英语泛读教程4(第三版)期中期末试卷Reading Master 3_Exam_Answer Key

A. VocabularyDirections:Use the words from the box to complete sentences 1 to 10. Each is used one time.1. The _______________ information shows that this president is supported by a majority ofwomen over 30 years old.2. The Nobel Prize is a highly _______________ award which gives global recognition of anindividual’s achievements.3. Greg _______________ his debt problem by cutting his expenses and selling his sports car.4. I _______________ remembered locking the door, but when I got home, it was wide open.5. In order to _______________ for class president, you need to get at least 3 nominations.6. Tammy is such a(n) _______________ that she never tips in restaurants even after gettingspectacular service.7. The manger presented a(n) _______________ report on last year’s sales for our annual generalmeeting.8. Although I studied hard in mathematics, I really struggled to _______________ many ofconcepts.9. The problem with government corruption is that it _______________ from giving a fewpoliticians too much power.10. One _______________ about Americans is that they all eat too much fast food and not enoughvegetables.Directions: Use the words from the box to complete sentences 11 to 20. Each is used one time.11. John has a lot of _______________ in himself that he will get into Harvard medical school.12. My sister and I couldn’t stop laughing when my dad _______________ after stubbing his toeon the chair.13. The workers _______________ against the owner’s demands and decided to walk off the job.14. There was a(n) _______________ accident on Highway 1, so you should avoid driving throughthere.15. Lions are known to be fiercely _______________, so they will attack any animals crossingtheir land.16. During the country’s civil war, there was a lot of family _______________, so it took manyyears for some to find their loved ones.17. As a little girl, I _______________ my father because he was so good to me.18. After the rock concert, the stadium floor was _______________ with beer cans and bottles.19. Female elephants _______________ side by side in herds along with their youngsters.20. The angry exchange between the countries’ leaders soon _______________ into a full out war. Directions: Choose the best answer for each of the following.21. The police officer ______ tickets to those drivers who broke the traffic law.a. let outb. handed outc. looked outd. read up22. Mandy really ______ this year and ended up with a straight A in almost every subject.a. go to the school of hard knocksb. make an educated guessc. live and learnd. hit the books23. If you want to learn to camp and survive in the wilderness, you can ______ for the Boy Scouts.a. take downb. sign upc. boot upd. log out24. The new manager ______ as very strict at first, but later we realized she was not so serious.a. took outb. put acrossc. looked down ond. came across25. To the delight of voters, the government decided to ______ the old sales tax.a. phase outb. pull throughc. die downd. give out26. The character of the popular TV series was ______ because the actor had contract disputes.a. ended upb. killed offc. pulled throughd. died out27. The children ______ a puzzle and showed it to their teacher.a. blew upb. wiped outc. built upd. put together28. I knew my parents would be angry with me for coming home late, so I decided to go in and______.a. face offb. face the musicc. face up tod. face29. Much to the displeasure of their neighboring countries, the government announced the ______of the northern islands.a. allyb. sovereigntyc. extraditiond. annexation30. Upon entering a person’s home in Japan, there are specific ______ you should follow.a. protocolsb. resolutionsc. sovereignsd. consulatesB. Grammar31. Traffic has resumed to normal after the storm. ______ some residential street are still closed.a. Otherwiseb. Thereforec. Besidesd. However32. We convinced the manager to give us more time for the project. ______ we worked day andnight to complete it.a. Nonethelessb. Thereforec. In contrastd. Still33. I ______ waste time since I’m busy with work, so I rarely watch TV or go out.a. can affordb. can afford toc. can’t affordd. can’t affor d to34. The movie star is ______ in New York this week for filming of his new comedy.a. beb. to bec. to intend to bed. to intend35. There ______ rules against putting unnecessary chemicals in food products.a. has tob. ought toc. ought to bed. have been36. There ______ some day ______ contact with aliens from some distant world.a. must / beb. has / beenc. ought / to bed. could / be37. ______ Gus apologizes for his behavior, he may return to class.a. Provided thatb. Xc. Otherwised. Before38. You may have your ice cream ______ you have eaten all of your vegetables.a. butb. beforec. whereverd. when39. We weren’t accustomed ______ sitting on the floor for so long, so my legs ached when I stoodup.a. inb. toc. aboutd. of40. Victor will bring drinks to the picnic, so you will be responsible ______ picking up the cake.a. ofb. forc. tod. in41. Once I had eaten dinner, I started ______.a. studyb. studiesc. studiedd. studying42. ______ exercising regularly, I watch what I eat and stay away from all junk food.a. In contrastb. In additionc. Howeverd. On the other handC. Reading Comprehension(A)Directions: Read the following excerpt from Sick of Being Pigeon-holed? Welcome to the Club! and answer the questions that follow.I came here to teach English in my early 20s and eventually moved into business, running a small import-export operation. I majored in Mandarin Chinese back in the U.S. and continued my languag e studies here. I’m now fluent in Chinese and my reading is just about perfect, I’m married to a local woman and have three kids who were all born and raised here. Granted, I haven’t got Chinese citizenship, as that would have involved me renouncing my Ame rican citizenship. I wasn’t prepared to do that as it would have caused me too many headaches, not least of which would have been having to get a visa every time I wanted to go back to visit family. But I have permanent residency in China and consider this my home. Despite all this, most Chinese people will always see me as an outsider. When I speak Mandarin, some people sometimes stare at me like I’m from another planet as they just can’t get it into their heads that a foreigner can speak their language. Also, as an African-American and a fairly tall guy, I am constantly stereotyped. People will ask if I can play basketball and are incredulous when I say I’m not a big fan. Once when I had just come through customs, I was mobbed by a huge group of fans who were waiting to greet some NBA stars who were visiting. It took me ages to explain that they had the wrong guy. Most of the stereotypes people have here are pretty harmless and there is no malice intended, but it can be pretty annoying, especially when peop le act amazed on discovering you’re a businessman.43. Which of the following is true about the writer?a. He has Chinese citizenship.b. He enjoys basketball.c. He has spent many years in his adopted country.d. He has had no issues adapting in his adopted country.44. What do people find hard to believe about the writer?a. He is an NBA star.b. He is an American businessman.c. He has so many children.d. He speaks Mandarin fluently.45. Why did fans mistake the writer for someone famous?a. He is black.b. He is tall.c. He looks American.d. All of the above.46. The word malice is closest in meaning to which of the following?a. harmb. visac. residencyd. stereotype(B)Directions:Directions: Read the following excerpt from Smarty Pants: The Stars with Big Brains and answer the questions that follow.Conan O’BrienThere’s no doubt that the late-night talk show host has the gift of the gab. He’s known for poking fun at anyone and everyone in the entertainment industry including himself. Illustrative of his knack for irreverent, quirky humor is the fact that he was a writer and producer for The Simpsons for a couple of seasons before he made a name for himself. Some might feel that his brand of humor is far from intellectual. However, there is no disputing the 50-year-old’s academic credentials. He graduated magna cum laude from Harvard with a degree in history in 1985.Natalie PortmanThe Israeli-born actress is the perfect example of how beauty and brains need not be mutually exclusive. In addition to starring in many critically acclaimed films, she is known for her political-activism, supporting causes like same-sex marriage in the U.S. and women’s rights in developing countries. Although she made her big screen debut in 1994 at the tender age of 12, she did not let it affect her education. Like O’Brien, Portman attended Harvard, where she got her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2003 while continuing her work as an actress. Furthermore, Portman is also a polyglot, with fluency in Hebrew, French and Japanese.47. What did Conan O’Brien do before he was famous?a. studyb. drawc. actd. sell48. According to the excerpt, what do Portman and O’Brien have in common?a. They are 50 years old.b. They graduated in the same year.c. They majored in the same subject.d. They studied at the same university.49. Where is Portman originally from?a. Franceb. Japanc. the Middle Eastd. the U.S.50. The word polyglot is closest in meaning, as it is used in the excerpt, to which of the following?a. bilingualb. multilingualc. Jewishd. deaf。

A. Vocabulary1. Erika has a wonderful ______ for learning languages quickly; she speaks at least five.a. benefitb. knackc. formd. gain2. Martin was offered a(n) ______ contract from the company despite his lack of education.a. portrayingb. appealingc. dangerousd. exporting3. Once thought to be impossible, researchers have actually found bacteria ______ beneath anAntarctic glacier.a. exportingb. viewingc. thrivingd. launching4. After the break-up with her boyfriend, Amanda suffered some ______ weight loss.a. notableb. traditionalc. serializedd. glamorous5. A person who operates a chainsaw and slices through trees is called a ______.a. tosserb. gutterc. collectord. logger6. A person who disposes of animal carcasses is a ______.a. window washerb. roadkill collectorc. sewer workerd. movie director7. After working in my garden all day, my clothes got very ______.a. chillyb. dangerousc. traditionald. filthy8. When buying chicken at the supermarket, the butcher will have already removed all the ______.a. innardsb. carcassesc. elementsd. prospects9. Although Batman is strong and extremely intelligent, he does not possess any ______ abilitiessuch as flying or x-ray vision.a. brutalb. superhumanc. traditionald. defensive10. During the royal ceremony the gold ______ was delicately placed upon the King’s head.a. collectorb. cupc. debated. crown11. The story of The Tortoise and the Hare is the ______ fable which teaches us not to be arrogantand lazy.a. brutalb. undisputedc. legendaryd. filthy12. The politician’s natural ______ with everyday people certainly gave him an advantage over hisopponents.a. crownb. victoryc. debated. charisma13. Children can often learn a new language by ______ the words spoken by those around them.a. mimickingb. creatingc. debatingd. inferring14. To avoid back aches and muscle pain, office workers should have good ______ when sitting ontheir chairs.a. loggersb. posturec. symbold. charisma15. Dolphins use a ______ language which features a series of clicks and squeaks only they canunderstand.a. sophisticatedb. unawarec. conductedd. unconvincing16. My sister’s husband is my ______.a. siblingb. spousec. brother-in-lawd. elder17. A formal way to refer to one’s future husband or wife is ______.a uncle b. fiancé c. parent d spouse18. There was much ______ from citizens after the government announced it would raise taxes.a. offspringb. fascinationc. derisiond. grunting19. Snoopy’s ears are as black as they are cute and ______.a. obscureb. broadc. blurryd. droopy20. Grandpa was a professional football player so he stood tall and was really ______.a. broadb. obscurec. droopyd. blurryB. Grammar21. I really enjoy ______ movies on DVD so I can play them as many times as I wish.a. watchb. watchingc. watchedd. is watching22. John is in a meeting ______ so would you like to call back later?a. every dayb. rightc. right nowd. daytime23. Amy is ______ about studying in the U.S. next year.a. thinksb. thinkc. thoughtd. thinking24. I’ve ______ Japanese this year. I really love it!a. studyingb. been studyingc. studiedd. studies25. The company was voted as one of the best ______ to work for in this country.a. employmentb. employersc. employerd. employees26. The ______ way to the city zoo is by taking the subway.a. easierb. easyc. easiestd. too easy27. The company would like to send the ______ salesperson to Italy to represent our products atthe exhibition.a. less outgoingb. most outgoingc. least outgoingd. outgoing28. Coach White was considered to be the ______ baseball pitcher when he was in college.a. goodb. betterc. bestd. ok29. Some believe that a cat is no ______ than a dog.a. more intelligentb. most intelligentc. intelligentd. too intelligent30. In some California restaurants, cell phones ______; in fact they have been banned.a. is allowedb. aren’t allowedc. doesn’t have to bed. isn’t allowed31. You ______ smoke indoors! It is unhealthy and smelly.a. mustn’tb. don’t have toc. must not have tod. have to32. You ______ wash the dishes since you are a guest in my home.a. doesn’t have tob. don’t have toc. must not dod. don’t have33. If you go to for a job interview, you ______ should show up on time.a. mustb. mustn’tc. must not have tod. X34. I have been volunteering every Sunday ______ the past two years.a. forb. atc. ind. on35. Everyone seems to be very busy with work ______ the Chinese New Year holidays begin.a. untilb. duringc. overd. since36. I painted and decorated my room ______ the weekend because I wanted a change.a. overb. agoc. untild. after37. The Jones family couldn’t ______ their neighbor’s loud music anymore so they called thepolice.a. puts upb. putting up withc. put up withd. puts up with38. The suspect told the police that he had only ______ Mr. Black once before so he didn’t knowwhere to find him.a. ran intob. run intoc. to run intod. to run39. A: So how do you like your new job? B: ______a. It’s good.b. Yes please.c. No thanks.d. I work every day.40. They had been driving around ______ hours ______ they finally decided to stop for a rest.a. during / untilb. for / whenc. at / duringd. in / untilC. Reading Comprehension(A)41. According to the writer, what makes a ghost story so scary?a. A story told at night.b. A story that people swear is true.c. A story where many people have seen ghosts.d. All of the above.42. When did the Rashids experience strange things at Clifton Hall?a. 11th centuryb. 12th centuryc. 13th centuryd. 20th century43. What happened to the Rashids their first night in their new home?a. Their daughter was sleep walking.b. They all saw a ghost.c. They heard strange sounds.d. The lights turned off in the theater.44. What did Nabila see at five o’clo ck one morning?a. Her eldest daughter was outside in the yard.b. Her eldest daughter was sitting downstairs.c. Her son was sitting in front of the TV.d. Her son was crying for his milk.45. Which word(s) is closest in meaning to fled?a. ran awayb. escapedc. flew awayd. broke(B)46. What could be used as another title for this article?a. Dolphin Languageb. Dolphin Acousticsc. The Future of Sonard. Echolocation for the Army47. Which of the following is NOT true?a. Dolphins have a unique sound identifier.b. Dolphins mostly rely on sight and smell.c. Dolphins use a range of sounds for communication.d. Dolphins are good ocean navigators.48. What is echolocation?a. It is when sounds bounce off other things in water.b. It is when sounds scare off sharks underwater.c. It is when sounds bounce off the water waves.d. It is when sounds work only in dark waters.49. Which is closest in meaning to the word murky?a. squeakyb. frequencyc. aquaticd. dark50. How do dolphins likely learn to communicate?a. from other whalesb. from humansc. from their mothersd. No information is given.。

Unit 3 Sports and LeisureA. Vocabulary1. The champion boxer was ______ beat by his opponent in the final round. He left in anambulance.a. brutalb. brutallyc. traditionallyd. tradition2. Prince William may one day be given the ______ and become head of the British Royal Family.a. crownb. debatec. cupd. record3. Pele was a(n) ______ football player whose skill and grace will never be forgotten.a. brutalb. undisputedc. dunkingd. legendary4. The team showed their charm and ______ by applauding the injured player as he was carriedoff the field.a. crownb. charismac. sportd. ability5. ______, the world’s greatest hockey player in the 1980s and 1990s was Wayne Gretzky.a. Undoubtedlyb. Traditionallyc. Charismaticallyd. Legendary6. Marathon runners are sometimes thought to have ______ endurance and strength to finish suchlong races.a. superhumanb. defensivec. legendaryd. edge7. In order to ______ the annual party, the president welcomed all his staff with a song and dance.a. set upb. tee offc. knock outd. kick off8. A good soccer coach will always get the team to ______ before going on to the field to play.a. take partb. warm upc. try outd. pull aheadB. Grammar9. Smoking ______ on campus except in designated areas.a. is allowedb. aren’t allowedc. doesn’t have to bed. is not allowed10. Alice ______ miss school today. She has a final exam!a. doesn’t have tob. mustn’tc. must not have tod. has to11. You ______ eat noodles for lunch. I can make you a sandwich if you like.a. don’t have tob. must notc. does n’t have tod. must12. On the first day of class, you ______ be late if you want to make a good impression.a. mustb. mustn’tc. must not have tod. don’t have to13. I can’t go to a movie tonight because I ______ work at my part-time job.a. don’t have tob. have toc. mustn’td. have not14. In the summer I love camping, but in the winter I usually ______ snowboarding.a. goesb. gonec. goingd. go15. I really enjoy my yoga class. I ______ it three times a week.a. playb. goc. dod. plays16. My friends and I love ______ basketball. We even play in a league.a. playb. playedc. playsd. playingC. Reading Comprehension17. What is a synonym for the word slope?a. surfb. snowc. riderd. hill18. What inspired Poppen to make a snowboard?a. He wanted to use engineering skills.b. He had idea for a new Olympic event.c. He wanted to make something for his daughter to play with.d. He wanted something for himself to play with.19. What is a synonym or phrase for the word fastening?a. attachingb. taking apartc. slidingd. skateboarding20. How did Poppen sell so many snurfers?a. He made most of them himself.b. He got a company to produce them.c. He only sold them to his daughter’s friends and family.d. None of the above。

A. VocabularyDirections: Use the words from the box to complete sentences 1 to 12. Each is used one time.1. John D. Rockefeller was a business _______________ who made his fortune from oilinvestments.2. Katy Perry’s song, Roar, has been _______________ named one of the best songs of 2013.3. In order to _______________ some diseases, doctors need to inject people with an antivirus.4. Spiderman is a(n) _______________ character who swings overhead the streets of New Yorkusing his web.5. At the _______________ leading the protest was a politician demanding more money foreducation.6. The song for the commercial was _______________, so I couldn’t get it out of my head all day.7. On the international _______________ scene, the Rockefeller family has donated hundreds ofmillions of dollars for various causes.8. After completing law school and passing the bar exam, you may become a(n)_______________ lawyer.9. When I got back to my car after going to the mall, I realized someone had _______________my door.10. Bruce Banner’s _______________ turns in the Hulk, a large muscular monster who is greenwith anger.11. My name didn’t appear in the final _______________ of the soccer team so that means I amout.12. Adam’s teacher gave him some _______________ and feedback on his writing, so he couldimprove his essay.13. I ______ out of bed in th e middle of the night because I thought I’d heard a strange noise.a. lived throughb. stumbledc. desiredd. stayed14. It was very ______ of me to forget my passport at home when I knew I needed it to leave thecountry.a. daftb. excessivec. morbidd. protracted15. I was late for class, so I ______ some down some toast and a glass of milk.a. stumbledb. commissionedc. stimulatedd. gobbled16. As I entered the haunted house, I thought it was frightening, dark and ______.a. daftb. protractedc. morbidd. prominent17. Professor Black gained ______ after discovering a new and inexpensive power source.a. desireb. prestigec. methodologyd. terrestrial18. The Green family has a small farm, so they ______ the fruit and vegetables they grow.a. live outb. live offc. live downd. live through19. Jasmine couldn’t ______ the fact she had seen her boyfriend with another woman.a. live onb. live outc. live offd. live down20. People who are of Dutch origin come from ______.a. The Netherlandsb. Denmarkc. Argentinad. Brazil21. It ______ so hard last night that the streets were flooded this morning.a. blasted offb. rained downc. broke upd. touched down22. Ten seconds before ______, the rocket blew up on the launch pad.a. giving offb. searching outc. touching downd. blasting off23. In November, 1989 the Berlin wall came ______ as more than a million people rallied forchange.a. coming inb. crashing downc. washing upd. putting out24. The ocean tide ______ just as we could see the moon rising in the evening.a. crashed downb. put outc. swept outd. came inB. Grammar25. The army general was ______ to retreat because he was losing the battle.a. enabledb. causedc. gotd. forced26. The manager ______ her assistant take notes at the annual meeting.a. had himb. hadc. haved. made her27. My dad ______ me study abroad as long as I promised to keep in touch regularly.a. madeb. letc. gotd. had28. Chocolate cake should always be made with high quality chocolate, ______ with the cheapstuff.a. neverb. Xc. only ratherd. opposed to29. Before starting the semester, the teacher ______ some of the class rules with her students.a. goes throughb. going throughc. go throughd. went through30. I ______ out of milk, so I went to 7-11 to buy some more.a. run outb. ran outc. runs outd. running out31. The more ______ the novel, the more ______ I am in it.a. excited/interestingb. exciting /interestedc. exciting/interestingd. excited/interested32. The ______ the TV drama, the ______ I feel.a. slower/sleepierb. slow/sleepyc. slowly/sleepilyd. slowly/sleepier33. The ______ we drive our vehicles, ______ we affect global warming.a. less / lessb. less / lesserc. more / the mored. more / more34. The ______ beat the Spanish in the semi-final game of the World Cup tournament.a. German countryb. Germanyc. Germand. Germans35. Of all the students in this class, Dean is ______.a. brightlyb. brighterc. the brightestd. bright36. The Beatles’ song Twist and Shout from 1960s ______ as a number one song in the 1986.a. coming backb. comes backc. come backd. came back37. Anticipating who will receive the Student of The Year award always ______ me excited.a. getsb. getc. is gettingd. getting38. You can ______ to CNN news every night if you want to practice listening to English.a. tunes inb. tuning inc. tune ind. tuned in39. Gus was ______ by his younger brother in an arm wrestling match.a. beatingb. beat outc. beats outd. beating out40. Most American adults ______ drinking coffee to milk in the morning.a. wouldb. likec. preferd. would rather41. If I have a choice, I ______ visit Canada than the U.S. next summer.a. wouldb. would preferc. preferd. would rather42. On weekends, Robert ______ relaxing at home and watching TV shows.a. likeb. prefersc. would prefer tod. would ratherC. Reading Comprehension(A)Directions: Read the following excerpt from Elon Musk’s Mission to Mars and answer the questions that follow.Elon Musk has a mission, and any time the South African-born entrepreneur sets out to do something, he usually ends up achieving his goal. Musk started out as a tech wiz before he had even hit his teens, designing a video game at the tender age of 12 years old.In 2002, he achieved his major breakthrough into the big time when he sold PayPal, the online payments company that he had cofounded only three years earlier and established the electric car company Tesla the following year. It has taken Tesla the best part of a decade to make it into the black, but Musk firmly believes that, as technologies improve, and prices come down, consumers will embrace his green machines. Although Tesla grabbed most of the headlines in the period after he sold PayPal, Musk had actually set up another major enterprise in 2002. With the establishment of Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX), Musk revealed to the world that he was setting his sights much higher. In May 2012, SpaceX made history when it became the first privately owned company to successfully dock a spacecraft with the International Space Station (ISS). SpaceX sent one of its Dragon capsules up to the ISS with a 400-kilogram payload consisting of food and clothing for the six-man team of astronauts that mans the station. Having dropped off the provisions the Dragon returned to Earth where it was fished out of Pacific waters off the coast of Mexico, three weeks after its departure.43. Which word best describes Elon Musk?a. businesspersonb. astronautc. marketerd. explorer44. According to excerpt, in which industry or industries has he made money?a. softwareb. the Internetc. car designd. All of the above45. What does SpaceX do?a. build space stationsb. design environmentally friendly machinesc. develop space shipsd. create missiles for the military46. The word wiz is closest in meaning to which of the following?a. capsuleb. provisionc. enterprised. talent(B)Directions: Read the following excerpt from James Cameron: Into the Abyss and answer the questions that follow.As the director of the 1989 sci-fi thriller The Abyss, which shows a U.S. submarine sinking to the bottom of the ocean, James Cameron has long shown in an interest in what might lie in the deep blue. Cameron was also responsible for the Oscar-winning movie Titanic, and followed this up in 2003 with the documentary Ghosts of the Abyss, which saw him explore the world’s most famous shipwreck. Two years later, he was underwater again for the documentary Aliens of the Deep, which examined some of the incredible creatures that lurk in the Atlan tic Ocean. Exploring the ocean’s depths is clearly something of an obsession for the Canadian filmmaker.In 2012, Cameron took things a stage further, as he descended to the very bottom of the sea alone in a “vertical torpedo.” As part of a National Geogr aphic expedition, Cameron became the first man to journey to the bottom of the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean, the deepest point of the world’s oceans. The 11-kilometer descent took two hours and 36 minutes, while the return journey back to the surfac e was a lot quicker at roughly 70 minutes. Using a variety of tools and technology, Cameron’s vehicle – a one-man submarine called the Deepsea Challenger – crawled along the seabed as the director-turned-explorer attempted to collect samples and shoot video footage.47. What is James Cameron most famous for?a. actingb. exploringc. making filmsd. No information is given.48. Which of the following statement is NOT true about James Cameron?a. He found some rare ocean creatures.b. He helped find the real Titanic.c. He was the first to go the furthest down the ocean.d. He went to the Mariana Trench alone.49. What is the Mariana Trench?a. t he Titanic’s resting placeb. an abyss in the Atlantic Oceanc. t he name of Cameron’s submarined. the deepest part of all the oceans50. Which of the following words is closest in meaning to lurk?a. liveb. sinkc. torpedod. shoot。

A. Vocabulary1. NASA has ______ plans to send a manned mission to Mars by 2040 or sooner.a. drawn upb. make upc. come upd. broken up2. Dad asked me not to ______ the volume ______ to my stereo at night because the neighborshad complained.a. hang / upb. set / upc. turn / upd. beat / up3. Jacob ______ smoking since his girlfriend told him that she disliked the smell.a. came upb. set upc. gave upd. brought up4. American currency is ______ accepted by merchants in foreign countries, even though othercurrencies are not.a. globallyb. typicallyc. culturallyd. internationally5. Last winter I had an ear ______ so I had to take a lot medication to treat it.a. scrapeb. prospectc. infectiond. limb6. In the summer, I like to relax outdoors and drink a cold glass of lemonade with ______ ice in it.a. turned upb. tied upc. crushedd. tossed7. John was lucky that he walked away from the car crash with only a few ______.a. connectionsb. infectionsc. missesd. scrapes8. The manager asked me to ______ a sick staff member so I was paid for overtime work.a. take onb. drum upc. fill in ford. clock out9. The department store ______ its fall season with a huge sale and prizes for customers.a. set upb. teed offc. knocked outd. kicked off10. Fitness experts agree that you should always do ______ exercises before doing a full work out.a. take partb. warm upc. try outd. pull ahead11. The students were ______ that the teacher was about to give them a surprise quiz.a. unawareb. unidentifiedc. unconvincingd. unsophisticated12. It was a ______ moment as the entire court room waited for the judge to announce his decision.a. amazingb. identifyingc. awared. tense13. Although Santa Claus is not real, he is a(n) ______ of kindness and generosity duringChristmas season.a. cueb. languagec. cousind. symbol14. The president ______ herself calmly as she addressed the nation on TV to announce herretirement.a. tensedb. conductedc. recognizedd. copied15. An excellent recipe for hot chocolate ______ the best marshmallows and cream available.a. is proof ofb. appears to bec. is aware ofd. consists of16. The son of my uncle is my ______.a. sister-in-lawb. nephewc. cousind. niece17. The boxer ______ to his feet after being knocked down by his opponent.a. settledb. staggeredc. mutteredd. whispered18. The queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, is the ______ of the royal family.a. sororityb. fraternityc. matriarchd. patriarch19. The price for clothing is so expensive in Taipei 101 that I think it is ______ to shop there.a. eerieb. droopyc. belovedd. ridiculous20. The old man lived in a(n) ______ house which was falling apart and had hole on the roof.a. blurryb. enchantingc. eeried. blindB. Grammar21. I’ve ______ an orange every day this week since it has a lot of vitamin C.a. eatingb. eatenc. been eatingd. been eat22. Steve Jobs ______ an electronics empire with his user-friendly Apple products.a. builtb. has been buildingc. is buildingd. building23. Darryl is backpacking through Europe and he’s ______ an amazing time.a. hasb. havec. been havingd. is having24. If I get a bonus this year, I’ll have ______ money to spend on things.a. so muchb. lotsc. severald. many25. The latest Iron Man movie was the ______ action film of 2013.a. most amazingb. more amazingc. most amazedd. more amazed26. If you shop around, you will find that small clothing stores are ______ expensive thandepartment stores.a. mostb. leastc. lessd. X27. I cannot buy anything new for myself because I ______ save my money for my trip to Englandnext year.a. mustn’tb. have notc. don’t have tod. have to28. Cecilia loves going camping, but she usually only ______ in the summertime.a. goesb. gonec. goingd. go29. I took snowboarding lessons in Canada last year, so I am ______ again this year.a. playingb. goingc. doingd. going to play30. Brad loves ______ badminton and has even won two local championships this year.a. playb. playedc. playsd. playing31. David was adopted as a baby so biologically he is not ______ to his parents.a. relateb. relatedc. relatesd. relating32. In order to ______ for the exam he missed, Luke was asked by Professor White to write aresearch paper.a. make upb. made upc. making upd. makes up33. The professor asked her class to ______ an original idea for their thesis research.a. come upb. coming up withc. come up withd. came up with34. ______ the start of next month, Lucy will begin managing the administration department.a. Forb. Inc. Ond. At35. The two celebrities, Ronald and Janet, ______ only two weeks after announcing theirengagement.a. looked afterb. fell outc. split upd. got back together36. I know that student’s face, but I can never remember ______ name.a. itsb. hisc. yourd. theirs37. With ______ profits plummeting and the president mixed in scandal, the company simply wentunder.a. oursb. itsc. theirsd. his38. As part of ______ contract, the new managers were told not to discuss the specifics of the deal.a. theirb. oursc. theyd. theirs39. Everyone, at some point in their career, dreams of ______ the boss ______ and quitting theirjob.a. telling / offb. tells offc. told / offd. tell / off40. Even though ______ jobs are being created worldwide, ______ pay good salaries with benefits.a. some / most ofb. any / somec. each / mostd. more / fewC. Reading Comprehension(A)41. Where does Oprah Winfrey donate most of her money?a. to three organizationsb. to The Oprah Winfrey Showc. to the Gulf Coast c. to her fans42. Which word is closest in meaning to the word donate?a. lendb. givec. included. assist43. Why does The Oprah Winfrey Foundation accept no donations?a. It only accepts volunteers.b. It is not a real charity.c. It has enough money.d. No information is given.44. Which word is closest in meaning to altruistic?a. variousb. fundingc. extendingd. generous45. Where might you see Oprah volunteering her time?a. at a school openingb. at disease prevention eventb. at a global warming conference d. All of the above.(B)Future Jobs of 2030Engineer? Lawyer? Forget about them!In 2030, some of the most popular jobs could be a vertical farmer, space pilot or body part maker, according to a new report. A report was recently commissioned by the U.K.government. It was conducted by asking a unique group of future thinkers to list what science and technology jobs they think would be most popular by the year 2030. They were asked to consider advances and developments which may be achieved between now and then. As you may expect, the results are quite intriguing. For example, computers and robots are expected to transform the fields of medicine and farming. In medicine, the invention of machines that grow limbs and organs will allow for new jobs in professional sports and the military. On the microscopic level, “nanomedicine” would allow scientists to treat cancer and other diseases at the cellular level.Listed below are some of the more interesting occupations you or your future children may be interested in pursuing.Space pilots, tour guides and architects: Space tourism will allow for space pilots, tour guides and the architects that will allow them to live on the moon.Vertical farmers: The future of farming leads straight up into the sky. Vertical farms in densely populated areas could significantly increase food supply.Classroom avatar manager: Intelligent avatars will replace classroom teachers andprofessors. Human interaction will still be needed, but only to properly match “teacher” to student.46. Why does the writer suggest forgetting about careers in law and engineering?a. They will become more difficult in 2030.b. They will totally disappear by 2030.c. There might be better careers available in 2030.d. A government job will pay well in 2030.47. Who helped to write the new report?a. future thinkersb. space architectsc. government employeesd. classroom teachers48. Which phrase is closest in meaning to transform?a. change a little b no changec change dramaticallyd change moderately49. How might growing limbs or organs benefit the professional sports industry?a. It could treat injuries quickly.b. It could help players retire quickly.c. It could help with sports research.d. It could donate organs to fans.50. Where might farmers live in the year 2030?a. on the surface of the moonb. at the bottom of the oceanc. at the top of a large buildingd. This occupation will disappear by 2030.。

Unit 7Life’s SongbookA. VocabularyDirections: Use the words from the box to complete sentences 1 to 6. Each is used one time.1. The company’s newest family car model was _______________ named Together.2. Lady Gaga’s new hit single was so _______________ that it was being played on radio inalmost every country.3. Adam became a(n) _______________ police officer after completing his training and exam.4. Batman is the DC Comics character who fights crime in the _______________ metropolitanarea of Gotham City.5. You need to attend the meeting, so we can have your _______________ on the new companyrules.6. Superman’s _______________ is the mild-mannered and sometimes clumsy Clark Kent.7. Rebecca made a sound argument about punishing late employees. The word sound is closest inmeaning to which of the following?a. catchyb. noisyc. deepd. valid8. The rattling sound from the attic gave us all a fright. The word sound is closest in meaning towhich of the following?a. thoroughb. noisec. practicald. solid9. In the audition for the school play, Helen ______ a tune that had everyone cheering andclapping.a. sold outb. belted outc. tuned outd. tuned in10. The band was so popular that all of their shows ______ within just a few hours after ticketswent on sale.a. sold outb. put outc. tuned outd. beat outB. Grammar11. The pilot of the airplane was ______ to land because of an instrument malfunction.a. enabledb. causedc. gotd. forced12. I ______ my assistant take notes at the annual meeting.a. had himb. hadc. haved. made her13. My mom ______ me go out tonight as long as I promised to be home before midnight.a. madeb. letc. gotd. had14. Anticipating who will win an Academy Award always ______ me excited.a. getsb. getc. is gettingd. getting15. This year I ______ to watch the Sochi Winter Olympics held in Russia.a. tunes inb. tuning inc. tune ind. tuned in16. I was ______ by my classmate in the spelling bee.a. beatingb. beat outc. beats outd. beating outC. Reading ComprehensionDirections: Read the following excerpt from Music to My Ears and answer the questions that follow.Paul, Accountant, 35Favorite Genre: Gangster RapFavorite Artist: Wu Tang ClanLet me start by saying, I know full well that my choice in music is not everyone’s cup of tea.It surprises people because of my rather strait-laced profession. I love to pump my tunes whenI have guests round for parties, but I would never make anyone listen to my music if they saidthey didn’t like it. There’s quite a lot of bad language in the rap music I listen to, but there’s also a lot of eloquence. People hear the violent lyrics and imagery and think that gangster rap is just mindless gibberish. But many of the best emcees are highly literate and greatstorytellers. It’s really no different from Hollywood. You don’t hear people saying Robert De Niro or Al Pacino are bad guys in real life just because they play gangsters on the big screen.So why does everyone assume the rappers are thugs and criminals just because they paint these pictures of urban life?17. Why are people surprised that Paul is into gangster rap?a. because of his jobb. because of his hairstylec. because he is so gentled. b ecause he doesn’t like to party18. According to Paul, which of the following statements is true about rap?a. Many accountants listen to it.b. Movie stars support it.c. The music and words represent stories.d. All of the above.19. Which of the following statements might Paul agree with most?a. Rap music can make you violent.b. Rappers are not real people.c. Rappers are professionals.d. Rap music is difficult to understand.20. The word eloquence is closest in meaning to which of the following?a. straight-lacedb. urbanc. gibberishd. expressive。

A. Vocabulary1. Olivia says she has a(n) ______ with the color pink since she dresses in it every day.a. bondb. crushc. obsessiond. commitment2. The two friends had a(n) ______ agreement to meet at the café every Saturday afternoon.a. crushedb. mutualc. bondd. heightened3. John ______ his best friend’s compliment by telling him that he looked sharp in his tuxedo.a. crushedb. reciprocatedc. obsessedd. bonded4. It was ______ to see the police officers chasing a suspected bank robber on such a busystreet.a. heightenedb. statistical c intimate d. startling5. I ______ my research proposal to my thesis advisor last week, so I hope to hear some feedbackfrom him soon.a. put forwardb. pointed upc. ruled outd. stood by6. The government decided to ______ the possibility of a tax cut since the economy was doingwell.a. drum upb. stand byc. gloss overd. rule out7. ______ is the process that trees and plants use to produce oxygen.a. Photosynthesisb. Anthropoidc. Gillsd. Stamen8. The tenants were ______ from their apartment after failing to pay their rent on time.a. judgedb. civilizedc. legalizedd. evicted9. The bank ______ on the company’s properties because theirs loans were not being regularlypaid.a. squatb. exploitc. foreclosedd. evict10. Sonya ______ an unusual talent for languages and could speak eight of them fluently.a. possessedb. prosecutedc. judgedd. foreclosed11. Black bears will often ______ in caves during their long winter hibernation.a. evictb. possessc. infringe ond. reside12. My English teacher enjoys ______ with her students and often chats with us online.a. utilizingb. interactingc. pointingd. inventing13. Robots of the future will be so ______ that they will be able to perform many tasks such asdriving, cooking or cleaning.a. versatileb. subtlec. instinctived. foreign14. The cake Ryan baked had a(n) ______ vanilla flavor.a. portableb. inventivec. instantd. subtle15. Dad’s most ______ quality is his ability to make small talk with people he doesn’t know.a. interactingb. endearingc. standardd. squillo Directions: Use the words from the box to complete sentences 16 to 23. Each is used one time.16. Since the _______________ of the new college administration, the school has increasedenrollments by 50 percent.17. If you wish to take up meditation you need to have some _______________ in maintainingsilence for short periods.18. As we drove through the Canadian prairies, I realized how flat the _______________ wasbecause we could see for miles and miles.19. The new nightclub has a(n) _______________ design with lots of bright lights and largewindows.20. Next week we will _______________ to camp out in the wilderness with only the most basicequipment and supplies.21. The Mars rovers have made several _______________ discoveries since they beganexploration.22. Tony and Tina had a _______________ discussion about how many guests to invite to theirwedding.23. The seminar was very _______________ but it was interesting and informative.B. Grammar24. The convicted criminal made a threat ______ the judge as he handed down his sentence.a. tob. ofc. withd. on25. I had to take my cousin ______ me to the amusement park because my mom made me.a. onb. overc. tod. with26. Cynthia had a creative solution ______ cutting down her monthly electricity bill.a. withb. forc. ofd. in27. After ______ the kitchen, Rosa decided to make herself a cup of tea.a. cleaned upb. cleaning upc. cleans upd. clean up28. Hardly ever ______ people get to see how electronics are manufactured and distributed.a. doneb. doingc. dod. does29. ______ should I have dated Brian; he was a terrible boyfriend!a. Everb. No soonerc. Hardlyd. Never30. ______ had I sat down to drink coffee when suddenly I heard a loud bang coming from thekitchen.a. Seldomb. No soonerc. Neverd. Not only31. Athletes for the Olympic track and field competition can run faster and jump ______ theaverage person.a. higher thanb. more highc. highd. higher32. I know ______ French, but my friend Karl is more fluent.a. lessb. a littlec. betterd. worse33. Erika is much ______ endearing than her older sister Alysha.a. less thanb. lessc. littled. a little34. Lisa has never been to the U.S., ______?a. has sheb. have shec. is shed. does she35. Wayne should try to study harder for his exams, ______?a. wouldn’t heb. would hec. should hed. shouldn’t he36. My Spanish teacher called on me to ______ the vocabulary list to the entire class.a. read outb. reading outc. reads outd. to read out37. I wish we ______ outside enjoying the sunshine.a. isb. werec. would bed. was38. John wishes all his friends ______ to college in the U.K. just like him.a. could have goneb. could havec. couldd. couldn’t have gone39. I wish you ______ calling me while I’m studying for my exams.a. won’t keepb. wouldn’t be keepingc. wouldn’t keepd. would40. A: “I’ll call you later this afternoon!”B: She said she ______ call me later this afternoon.a. has beenb. toc. shouldd. would41. A: “They’re buying a cake at the bakery.”B: He told me they ______ buying a cake at the bakery.a. will beb. would bec. wered. was42. A: “I hate being stuck in traffic!”B: He ______ hates being stuck in traffic.a. told meb. told to mec. said to med. said that heC. Reading Comprehension(A)Directions: Read the following excerpt from Box Office Bombs and answer the questions that follow.Kevin’s Costly MisstepsThe 1990s were a strange time for Kevin Costner. He enjoyed unparalleled successes followed by major failures. At the beginning of the decade, he won seven Oscars for his epic western, Dances with Wolves, which he starred in and directed. Five years later came Waterworld. Set in an age when the polar ice caps have melted and most of the world is submerged, this fantasy film was the most expensive movie ever made at the time. The odd thing about Waterworld is that, while it is often cited as a film that lost millions of dollars, it actually turned a profit – eventually. Still, it was nominated for four Golden Raspberries – the awards for bad movies – and won two. Two years later, in 1997, Costner did even better (or, rather, worse) by winning a record five Razzies for The Postman.Cat-astrophic FailureThere are some films that are so awful that even their own stars are embarrassed to be associated with them. Catwoman falls into this category. Stepping up to accept her Razzie for worst actress in 2005, Halle Barry thanked the film company for putting her in an appalling movie. “It was just what my career needed,” she added, sarcastically. Berry’s joke was understandable – she had won the Oscar for best actress just four years earlier.43. When did Kevin Costner enjoy the most fame?a. early 90sb. late 90sc. only in 1995d. only in 199744. According to the excerpt how many awards (good or bad) did Costner win in the 90s?a. 7b. 14c. 16d. 1745. How was Halle Barry sarcastic about her Golden Raspberry win?a. She made a joke about the Golden Raspberries.b. She expressed gratitude for her Oscar.c. She expressed appreciation for her role.d. No information is given.46. The word appalling is closest in meaning to which of the following?a. polarb. epicc. embarrassedd. terrible(B)Directions: Read the following excerpt from Communication Breakdown: Major Advertising Failures and answer the questions that follow.Mistaken IdentityWhat brand of batteries do you use in your TV remote control? Without looking, you probably don’t have a clue, right? The battery brand Energizer found out the hard way that a catchy ad campaign doesn’t necessarily translate into a boost to sales when it failed to capitalize on a hugely popular series of commercials starting in the 1980s. At the time, the leading brand was Duracell, which had used a drum-playing rabbit called the Duracell Bunny as its mascot since the early 1970s. Seeing a chance to cash in on the back of this character, Energizer created its own Energizer Bunny which was shown outlasting Duracell’s bunny. There was not much to differentiate Energizer’s rabbit from Duracell’s (they gave him a pair of shades to make him look cooler), but the commercials were a hit with consumers, due in part to the light-hearted mocking of a competitor. The problem was, while everyone recognized the bunny and the campaign, hardly anyone knew which company was behind it. In fact, a study showed that 40 percent of people thought the Energizer ads were for Duracell. Furthermore, despite the popularity of the commercials, Energizer sales actually dropped.47. According to the excerpt what prompted Energizer to create the ads?a. It wanted to create a unique bunny.b. It wanted to make fun of itself.c. It wanted to make fun of its competitor.d. It wanted to create an international campaign.48. What problem or problems did Energizer encounter?a. People loved the ads but hated the product.b. People loved the ads but could recall the product.c. People felt bad that they copied the Duracell bunny.d. People were turned off by the bunny’s shades.49. What did the study mentioned in the excerpt show?a. Sales increased for Duracell.b. Sales declined for Duracell.c. Sales remained steady for Energizer.d. Sales fell for Energizer.50. Which of the following is closest in meaning to mascot?a. representativeb. campaignc. competitord. shades。

Unit 11 The Deep BlueA. VocabularyDirections: Use the words from the box to complete sentences 1 to 6. Each is used one time.1. You can _______________ your smartphone battery by plugging it into one of the school’soutlets.2. One of Karl’s first jobs was working in a warehouse where he made sure to keep the shelves_______________.3. The _______________ turbulence on the flight made many of the passengers feel quitenauseous.4. When becoming a medical physician, all doctors must _______________ by a general promiseto help sick people.5. After failing out of law school, Krista needed to _______________ her goals in life.6. The Royal British Navy once controlled much of the world’s oceans w ith its enormous_______________ of ships.7. Shawn knows he is treading water with his job since sales have been slow this year. Theexpression treading water is closest in meaning to which of the following?a. drinkingb. in great dangerc. not understandingd. not making progress8. The pro surfer made a great attempt to ride the huge wave until suddenly it came ______ onhim.a. coming inb. crashing downc. washing upd. putting out9. As the dark clouds ______ over the horizon, I knew a great storm was coming.a. crashed downb. put outc. swept outd. came in10. I was in ______ with my parents after I crashed our family car.a. hot waterb. cold waterc. boiling waterd. no waterB. Grammar11. The less junk food you eat, the ______ you will become.a. moreb. healthyc. healthierd. less healthy12. The more people that come to the party, the ______!a. merryb. merriestc. mored. merrier13. The ______ my vacation, the ______ I become.a. longer / harderb. longer / lazierc. more / greaterd. less / bigger14. The more ______ the movie, the more ______ I am in it.a. excited/interestingb. exciting /interestedc. exciting/interestingd. excited/interested15. The ______ the movie, the ______ I feel.a. slower/sleepierb. slow/sleepyc. slowly/sleepilyd. slowly/sleepier16. The ______ we drive our cars, ______ humans pollute the air with CO2.a. less / lessb. less / lesserc. more / the mored. more / moreC. Reading ComprehensionDirections: Read the following excerpt from All at Sea: Endangered Marine Life and answer the questions that follow.ManateesCommonly known as sea cows, these strange-looking animals are actually more closelyrelated to elephants. Around the world, the various species of manatees are in trouble, but the Florida manatee – a subspecies of the West Indian manatee – is seriously endangered, with an estimated population of fewer than 3,000 mature individuals remaining. Studies indicate that this figure will drop by up to 20 percent over the next 40 years and that the creature could be facing extinction within a century. The sad part is that these gentle giants have few predators as they have evolved in parts of the ocean where the only animals capable of hunting them (orcas and sharks) are not often present. Instead, the vast majority of these mammals are killed by injuries sustained when they are hit by boats. Polluted waters are also considered to be a serious problem.17. According to the excerpt, how many manatees will be left in the wild 40 years from now?a. 3,400b. 3,000c. 2,400d. 60018. Where can manatees be found now?a. Only in Floridab. In many places on earthc. Only in the West Indiesd. It is difficult to say.19. Which is one reason why the manatees are disappearing?a. They are eaten by sharks and orcas.b. Some fishermen hunt them.c. They have little food sources.d. They get hit by boats.20. Which of the following is closest in meaning to sustained?a. occurb. endangerc. remaind. evolve。

Unit 3 By ReputeA. VocabularyDirections: Use the words from the box to complete sentences 1 to 5. Each is used one time.1. The fruit turned _______________ because I had forgotten to refrigerate it before leaving onholidays.2. I was disappointed to meet my TV idol because she was very ___________ to her fans.3. Some celebrities get a ___________ because they are known to party too much and spend lotsof money.4. It took a lot of ___________, but I finally lost five kilograms after jogging every day for twomonths.5. The vultures fed on the African deer ___________ after the lions had had their fill.6. At the graduation ceremony each student was ______ to receive their diploma.a. called upb. callc. no calld. calling7. The restaurant’s food and service certainly ______ its reputation of superior taste and friendlyatmosphere.a. rode onb. passed onc. made upd. lived up to8. The politician was able to ______ the scandal by apologizing to the public for his unrulybehavior.a. pass onb. shake offc. make upd. ride on9. The company’s investment was ______ as a bad debt.a. staked onb. ridden onc. shaken offd. written off10. Alice ______ a nasty rumor about her best friend after they got into an argument.a. ruinedb. spreadc. improvedd. gained11. The city’s new mayor ______ his reputation by not keeping to his election promises.a. ruinedb. spokec. disprovedd. improvedB. Grammar12. If I get accepted by this university, ______ receive a scholarship.a. I wouldb. I willc. I haved. X13. ______ you have finally gotten a job, you can pay back the money you owe me.a. Wereb. Whenc. Shouldd. But for14. If he ______ practice harder, he might be able to play professional basketball.a. weren’t forb. weren’tc. wered. were to15. If it ______ his father being the principal of the school, he would have been suspended.a. wereb. were toc. weren’t ford. weren’t16. If it ______ for the parents’ volunteer work, the school even wouldn’t have been such hugesuccess.a. hasn’t beenb. have beenc. had beend. hadn’t beenC. Reading ComprehensionDirections: Read the following Culture Note and answer the questions that follow.The late Nelson Mandela is one of the most famous and important political figures of the 20th century. Mandela served 27 years as a political prisoner for his fight against theapartheid system of minority white rule in South Africa. On his release in 1990, he set about dismantling the apartheid system. In 1994 he was elected president of South Africa, in the country’s first fully representative democratic election. During his five years in office,Mandela is credited with overseeing South Africa’s peaceful transition from the apartheid system to a multicultural democracy. Many feel that, without his compromises and diplomacy, the country may have faced civil war. Mandela passed away in December, 2013, inJohannesburg, at the age of 95.17. How old was Nelson Mandela when he was released from prison?a. 27b. 47c. 72d. No information is given.18. What happened four years after Mandela’s release from prison?a. He retired to Johannesburg.b. He went back to jail.c. The nation held a democratic vote.d. Civil war broke out.19. What is Mandela most famous for?a. making changes peacefullyb. leading a civil warc. public speakingd. international relations20. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word dismantling?a. destroyingb. taking apartc. overseeingd. compromising。

大学英语泛读教程4（第三版）自测ReadingMaster3_TestBank_Unit07Unit 7Life’s SongbookA. VocabularyDirections: Use the words from the box to complete sentences 1 to 6. Each is used one time.1. The company’s newest family car model was _______________ named Together.2. Lady Gaga’s new hit single was so _______________ that it was being played on radio inalmost every country.3. Adam became a(n) _______________ police officer after completing his training and exam.4. Batman is the DC Comics character who fights crime in the _______________ metropolitanarea of Gotham City.5. You need to attend the meeting, so we can have your _______________ on the new companyrules.6. Superman’s _______________ i s the mild-mannered and sometimes clumsy Clark Kent.7. Rebecca made a sound argument about punishing late employees. The word sound is closest inmeaning to which of the following?a. catchyb. noisyc. deepd. valid8. The rattling sound from the attic gave us all a fright. The word sound is closest in meaning towhich of the following?a. thoroughb. noisec. practicald. solid9. In the audition for the school play, Helen ______ a tune that had everyone cheering andclapping.a. sold outb. belted outc. tuned outd. tuned in10. The band was so popular that all of their shows ______ within just a few hours after ticketswent on sale.a. sold outb. put outc. tuned outd. beat outB. Grammar11. The pilot of the airplane was ______ to land because of an instrument malfunction.a. enabledb. causedc. gotd. forced12. I ______ my assistant take notes at the annual meeting.a. had himb. hadc. haved. made her13. My mom ______ me go out tonight as long as I promised to be home before midnight.a. madeb. letc. gotd. had14. Anticipating who will win an Academy Award always ______ me excited.a. getsb. getc. is gettingd. getting15. This year I ______ to watch the Sochi Winter Olympics held in Russia.a. tunes inb. tuning inc. tune ind. tuned in16. I was ______ by my classmate in the spelling bee.a. beatingb. beat outc. beats outd. beating outC. Reading ComprehensionDirections: Read the following excerpt from Music to My Ears and answer the questions that follow.Paul, Accountant, 35Favorite Genre: Gangster RapFavorite Artist: Wu Tang ClanLet me start by saying, I know full well that my choice in music is not everyone’s cup of tea.It surprises people because of my rather strait-laced profession. I love to pump my tunes whenI have guests round for parties, but I would never make anyone listen to my music if they saidthey didn’t like it. There’s quite a lot of bad language in the rap music I listen to, but there’s also a lot of eloquence. People hear the violent lyrics and imagery and think that gangster rap is just mindless gibberish. But many of the best emcees are highly literate and greatstorytellers. It’s really no different from Hollywood. You don’t hear people saying Robert De Niro or Al Pacino are bad guys in real life just because they play gangsters on the big screen.So why does everyone assume the rappers are thugs and criminals just because they paint these pictures of urban life?17. Why are people surprised that Paul is into gangster rap?a. because of his jobb. because of his hairstylec. because he is so gentled. b ecause he doesn’t like to party18. According to Paul, which of the following statements is true about rap?a. Many accountants listen to it.b. Movie stars support it.c. The music and words represent stories.d. All of the above.19. Which of the following statements might Paul agree with most?a. Rap music can make you violent.b. Rappers are not real people.c. Rappers are professionals.d. Rap music is difficult to understand.20. The word eloquence is closest in meaning to which of the following?a. straight-lacedb. urbanc. gibberishd. expressive。

Unit 3 Keeping in TouchA. Vocabulary1. Many Hollywood celebrities enjoy ______ with their fans through Twitter or Facebook.a. utilizingb. interactingc. pointingd. inventing2. Smartphone apps are so ______ that they can accommodate almost any task you can think of.a. versatileb. subtlec. instinctived. foreign3. Although they are twins, Angel and Tina have ______ differences in their personalities.a. portableb. inventivec. instantd. subtle4. Michael’s most ______ quality is his ability to always make people smile and laugh.a. interactingb. endearingc. standardd. squillo5. Our relationship was at a point where we could no longer agree on anything. Point is closest inmeaning to which of the following?a. time/placeb. suggestc. reasond. idea6. I was ______ for school so I got a ride from my dad.a. running lateb. taking downc. calling ind. cutting out7. The waiter was so good at remembering our order that he didn’t even have to ______ notes forour table of ten.a. call inb. post upc. send outd. take down8. I will ______ you a text message as soon as I land in the airport.a. giveb. sendc. maked. incline9. The teacher ______ a comment in class about some students not studying hard enough.a. respondedb. sentc. gaved. made10. Alice made a(n) ______ to the company about the status of the job she applied for.a. messageb. inquiryc. e-maild. adviceB. Grammar11. The new Airbus A380 flies faster and ______ previous airplane models.a. higher thanb. more highc. highd. higher12. I know ______ Spanish, but my friend Oscar is more fluent.a. lessb. a littlec. betterd. worse13. Stan is much ______ endearing than his older brother Richard.a. less thanb. lessc. littled. a little14. I am less ______ than my sister when it comes to art, but I’m better with numbers.a. createsb. createc. creativelyd. creative15. Many students think history is the ______ subject in high school.a. badb. badlyc. worstd. worse16. Hank eats fruit and vegetables ______ than most people so he catches colds often.a. as regular asb. regularlyc. more regularlyd. less regularlyC. Reading ComprehensionDirections: Read the following Culture Note from Unit 3 and answer the questions that follow.With almost 150 phones for every 100 people, Italy has one of the highest phone to people ratios in the world. Italians of all ages and social background can be seen chatting away on their cell phones at any time of the day. It is not uncommon for Italians to take calls inrestaurants, business meetings and conferences or even to answer their phones during concerts and live performances. As with neighboring Spain, people are also not averse to discussing personal matters out loud in public. It’s all a far cry from countries such as Japan where social etiquette frowns on public cell phone usage. Indeed, bus drivers are known to refuse entrance to passengers who are chatting as they board, and some movie theaters will not even permit phones to be kept on in silent mode as the lights could bug other members of the audience.17. On average, how many phones does a person have in Italy?a. 1b. 1.5c. 2d. No information is given.18. In which country might it be impolite to use a cell phone while in public areas?a. Italyb. Spainc. Japand. the UK19. The word averse is closest in meaning to which of the following?a. againstb. loudc. uncommond. frowning20. According to the excerpt which of the following is true?a. Cell phone manners are important everywhere.b. Cell phone manners are very important in Japan.c. Spanish people frown on public cell phone usage.d. None of the above.。

Unit 9 Lost in SpaceA. VocabularyDirections: Use the words from the box to complete sentences 1 to 5. Each is used one time.1. The food at the wedding banquet looked so _______________ that I ju st couldn’t wait to digin.2. Our sales group was given a(n) _______________ pay raise since we sold more units than anyother office in the world.3. When Greg graduated from Harvard Law School, he was offered _______________ positionsat various law firms.4. In order to _______________ his patients, Dr. Adams often wore a funny clown’s nose withglasses.5. The dinosaurs were _______________ creatures that inhabited the Earth for millions of years.6. We don’t have any spaces remaining on the next flight. The word spaces is closest in meaningto which of the following?a. timeb. open areasc. roomsd. seats7. Although Taipei is a crowded city, there are many green spaces to go on nature walks. Theword spaces is closest in meaning to which of the following?a. open areasb. positionsc. blank areasd. time8. During the last typhoon, it ______ so hard that the streets were flooded with water for days.a. blasted offb. rained downc. broke upd. touched down9. Humans will one day ______ into space towards Mars to set up its first colony.a. give offb. search outc. touch downd. blast off10. The word astronaut would fit under the category of ______.a. the universeb. life formc. spacecraftd. technologyB. Grammar11. Someone handed Patrick a menu at the restaurant. What is the indirect object of this sentence?a. Patrickb. Someonec. a menud. the restaurant12. The audience gave a standing ovation to the performers. What is the direct object of thissentence?a. The audienceb. a standing ovationc. the performersd. gave13. The teacher gave the students a warning to be quiet. What is the indirect object of thissentence?a. The teacherb. the studentsc. a warningd. quiet14. Have you sent everyone the party invitations? What is the indirect object of this question?a. the party invitationsb. sentc. youd. everyone15. Stinky tofu ______ a strong but delicious odor.a. giveb. giving offc. gives offd. give off16. The skydiver safely ______ after momentarily having trouble opening his parachute.a. touching downb. touches downc. touch downd. touched downC. Reading ComprehensionDirections: Read the following excerpt from Famous First Words and answer the questions that follow.“That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”These were U.S. astronaut Neil Armstrong’s first words as he became the first man to set foot on the Moon on July 20, 1969. For a long time it was claimed that Armstrong had made a grammatical gaffe, as he had forgotten to use the word “a” before the word “man.” The omission of the all-important indefinite article would have made the sentence a tautology – a statement that repeats a word or idea –as the words “man” and “mankind” essentially mean the same thing. However, Armstrong, who passed away in 2012, always insisted that he did say the word as he stepped out of the Apollo 11 onto the surface of the Moon and, while it remains inaudible to the ear in the official recording, an audio analysis in 2006 indicates that he did indeed utter the word.17. What controversy surrounds Neil Armstrong’s famous quote?a. His words may have been too harsh.b. His words may have contained an error.c. He was too difficult to understand. d. His statement was a little sexist.18. When did Armstrong say his famous quote?a. When he got back to earth in 1969.b. Before landing on the moon in 1969.c. On the moon in 1969.d. At his home in 2012.19. According to the excerpt, what was finally decided in 2006?a. An article was added to the quote.b. The quote was completely changed.c. Several articles were added to the quote.d. Armstrong denied that he said “a.”20. The word gaffe is closest in meaning to which of the following?a. grammarb. analysisc. indefinite articled. mistake。

Unit 5 In the Mood for LoveA. Vocabulary1. Daniel had a(n) ______ for old cars, so he started collecting them and now owns over twenty.a. bondb. crushc. obsessiond. commitment2. As Tony trained in kung-fu, he began to feel a(n) ______ awareness of his surroundings.a. crushedb. mutualc. bondd. heightened3. Stella ______ her sister’s compliment by telling her she also looked lovely in her outfit.a. crushedb. reciprocatedc. obsessedd. bonded4. The new roller coaster ride was said to be a(n) ______ but fun experience.a. heightenedb. startlingc. intimated. statistical5. My boyfriend and I ______ agreed that we should take a break from each other for a while.a. mutuallyb. obsessivelyc. intimatelyd. necessarily6. I really feel for Dennis losing his job. The word feel is closest in meaning to which of thefollowing?a. empathyb. abilityc. cautiouslyd. desire7. At first I was scared to drive a motorcycle, but now I have a feel for it. The word feel is closestin meaning to which of the following?a. anticipationb. desirec. cautiond. ability8. We used to get along really well, but recently I feel that my girlfriend and I are ______.a. falling forb. drifting apartc. hitting ond. asking out9. I saw Frank at the school dance and he was ______ some of his classmates even though he hasa girlfriend.a. cheating onb. falling forc. splitting upd. hitting on10. Cathy decided to ______ Frank because he was always flirting with other girls.a. dumpb. be head over heels withc. go a blind dated. go steadyB. Grammar11. I wish I ______ travel the world and go to many countries.a. wouldb. willc. couldd. can12. If only I ______ been selfish, Cathy would still be my girlfriend.a. haven’tb. havec. hadd. hadn’t13. If only you ______ that I could trust you then we could get married.a. showb. would showc. were showingd. shows14. Peggy wishes she ______ resting on a beach somewhere and not stuck in the office working.a. isb. werec. would bed. was15. I wish we all ______ to your birthday party, but many of us were out of town that weekend.a. could have goneb. could havec. couldd. couldn’t have gone16. I wish you ______ borrowing money from me.a. won’t keepb. wouldn’t be keepingc. wouldn’t keepd. wouldC. Reading ComprehensionDirections: Read the following excerpt from Looking for a Little Romance and answer the questions that follow.Take NoteWomen love to receive an intimate message from their lovers, and most men are no different in this respect. How often do most women write cards or notes to their boyfriends or husbands?I’m betting it’s a pretty low figure. It probably has something to do with feeling like you are back in high school, passing notes to the boy at the desk next to yours. You shouldn’t feel self-conscious about written correspondence, though, and there shouldn’t have to be a reason.Writing a card to your man is a great way to show him you’re thinking about him and how much you care. Try leaving it on his pillow before he goes to work so he’ll see it in themorning and look at it during his work day.Welcome SurprisesRather than organizing things on the weekend as is usual, try spontaneously suggesting a night out during the week or at a time when he is least likely to expect it. Taking the initiative like this is a really nice touch. To make it an even more special night, you could try setting something up in advance, like booking a table at the top spot in town or getting hold of tickets to a ball game. Although his idea of a great night out might not be exactly the same as yours, it’s all about the effort that you put into making your partner feel special.17. According to the excerpt who most likes to receive written messages?a. only menb. only womenc. both sexesd. No information is given.18. According to the writer, why do people not write notes?a. They are selfish.b. They feel ashamed.c. Notes aren’t easy to write.d. Notes are too intimate.19. According to the writer, when should couples go out?a. When the weather is good.b. When it is a special occasion.c. When you have a restaurant coupon.d. When it is not planned.20. Which of the following is closest in meaning to initiative?a. act on your ownb. expect somethingc. book a tabled. get something in advance。

A. Vocabulary1. Olivia says she has a(n) ______ with the color pink since she dresses in it every day.a. bondb. crushc. obsessiond. commitment2. The two friends had a(n) ______ agreement to meet at the café every Saturday afternoon.a. crushedb. mutualc. bondd. heightened3. John ______ his best friend’s compliment by telling him that he looked sharp in his tuxedo.a. crushedb. reciprocatedc. obsessedd. bonded4. It was ______ to see the police officers chasing a suspected bank robber on such a busystreet.a. heightenedb. statistical c intimate d. startling5. I ______ my research proposal to my thesis advisor last week, so I hope to hear some feedbackfrom him soon.a. put forwardb. pointed upc. ruled outd. stood by6. The government decided to ______ the possibility of a tax cut since the economy was doingwell.a. drum upb. stand byc. gloss overd. rule out7. ______ is the process that trees and plants use to produce oxygen.a. Photosynthesisb. Anthropoidc. Gillsd. Stamen8. The tenants were ______ from their apartment after failing to pay their rent on time.a. judgedb. civilizedc. legalizedd. evicted9. The bank ______ on the company’s properties because theirs loans were not being regularlypaid.a. squatb. exploitc. foreclosedd. evict10. Sonya ______ an unusual talent for languages and could speak eight of them fluently.a. possessedb. prosecutedc. judgedd. foreclosed11. Black bears will often ______ in caves during their long winter hibernation.a. evictb. possessc. infringe ond. reside12. My English teacher enjoys ______ with her students and often chats with us online.a. utilizingb. interactingc. pointingd. inventing13. Robots of the future will be so ______ that they will be able to perform many tasks such asdriving, cooking or cleaning.a. versatileb. subtlec. instinctived. foreign14. The cake Ryan baked had a(n) ______ vanilla flavor.a. portableb. inventivec. instantd. subtle15. Dad’s most ______ quality is his ability to make small talk with people he doesn’t know.a. interactingb. endearingc. standardd. squillo Directions: Use the words from the box to complete sentences 16 to 23. Each is used one time.16. Since the _______________ of the new college administration, the school has increasedenrollments by 50 percent.17. If you wish to take up meditation you need to have some _______________ in maintainingsilence for short periods.18. As we drove through the Canadian prairies, I realized how flat the _______________ wasbecause we could see for miles and miles.19. The new nightclub has a(n) _______________ design with lots of bright lights and largewindows.20. Next week we will _______________ to camp out in the wilderness with only the most basicequipment and supplies.21. The Mars rovers have made several _______________ discoveries since they beganexploration.22. Tony and Tina had a _______________ discussion about how many guests to invite to theirwedding.23. The seminar was very _______________ but it was interesting and informative.B. Grammar24. The convicted criminal made a threat ______ the judge as he handed down his sentence.a. tob. ofc. withd. on25. I had to take my cousin ______ me to the amusement park because my mom made me.a. onb. overc. tod. with26. Cynthia had a creative solution ______ cutting down her monthly electricity bill.a. withb. forc. ofd. in27. After ______ the kitchen, Rosa decided to make herself a cup of tea.a. cleaned upb. cleaning upc. cleans upd. clean up28. Hardly ever ______ people get to see how electronics are manufactured and distributed.a. doneb. doingc. dod. does29. ______ should I have dated Brian; he was a terrible boyfriend!a. Everb. No soonerc. Hardlyd. Never30. ______ had I sat down to drink coffee when suddenly I heard a loud bang coming from thekitchen.a. Seldomb. No soonerc. Neverd. Not only31. Athletes for the Olympic track and field competition can run faster and jump ______ theaverage person.a. higher thanb. more highc. highd. higher32. I know ______ French, but my friend Karl is more fluent.a. lessb. a littlec. betterd. worse33. Erika is much ______ endearing than her older sister Alysha.a. less thanb. lessc. littled. a little34. Lisa has never been to the U.S., ______?a. has sheb. have shec. is shed. does she35. Wayne should try to study harder for his exams, ______?a. wouldn’t heb. would hec. should hed. shouldn’t he36. My Spanish teacher called on me to ______ the vocabulary list to the entire class.a. read outb. reading outc. reads outd. to read out37. I wish we ______ outside enjoying the sunshine.a. isb. werec. would bed. was38. John wishes all his friends ______ to college in the U.K. just like him.a. could have goneb. could havec. couldd. couldn’t have gone39. I wish you ______ calling me while I’m studying for my exams.a. won’t keepb. wouldn’t be keepingc. wouldn’t keepd. would40. A: “I’ll call you later this afternoon!”B: She said she ______ call me later this afternoon.a. has beenb. toc. shouldd. would41. A: “They’re buying a cake at the bakery.”B: He told me they ______ buying a cake at the bakery.a. will beb. would bec. wered. was42. A: “I hate being stuck in traffic!”B: He ______ hates being stuck in traffic.a. told meb. told to mec. said to med. said that heC. Reading Comprehension(A)Directions: Read the following excerpt from Box Office Bombs and answer the questions that follow.Kevin’s Costly MisstepsThe 1990s were a strange time for Kevin Costner. He enjoyed unparalleled successes followed by major failures. At the beginning of the decade, he won seven Oscars for his epic western, Dances with Wolves, which he starred in and directed. Five years later came Waterworld. Set in an age when the polar ice caps have melted and most of the world is submerged, this fantasy film was the most expensive movie ever made at the time. The odd thing about Waterworld is that, while it is often cited as a film that lost millions of dollars, it actually turned a profit – eventually. Still, it was nominated for four Golden Raspberries – the awards for bad movies – and won two. Two years later, in 1997, Costner did even better (or, rather, worse) by winning a record five Razzies for The Postman.Cat-astrophic FailureThere are some films that are so awful that even their own stars are embarrassed to be associated with them. Catwoman falls into this category. Stepping up to accept her Razzie for worst actress in 2005, Halle Barry thanked the film company for putting her in an appalling movie. “It was just what my career needed,” she added, sarcastically. Berry’s joke was understandable – she had won the Oscar for best actress just four years earlier.43. When did Kevin Costner enjoy the most fame?a. Early 90s.b. Late 90s.c. Only in 1995.d. Only in 1997.44. According to the excerpt how many awards (good or bad) did Costner win in the 90s?a. 7.b. 14.c. 16.d. 17.45. How was Halle Barry sarcastic about her Golden Raspberry win?a. She made a joke about the Golden Raspberries.b. She expressed gratitude for her Oscar.c. She expressed appreciation for her role.d. No information is given.46. The word appalling is closest in meaning to which of the following?a. Polar.b. Epic.c. Embarrassed.d. Terrible.(B)Directions: Read the following excerpt from Communication Breakdown: Major Advertising Failures and answer the questions that follow.Mistaken IdentityWhat brand of batteries do you use in your TV remote control? Without looking, you probably don’t have a clue, right? The battery brand Energizer found out the hard way that a catchy ad campaign doesn’t necessarily tr anslate into a boost to sales when it failed to capitalize on a hugely popular series of commercials starting in the 1980s. At the time, the leading brand was Duracell, which had used a drum-playing rabbit called the Duracell Bunny as its mascot since the early 1970s. Seeing a chance to cash in on the back of this character, Energizer created its own Energizer Bunny which was shown outlasting Duracell’s bunny. There was not much to differentiate Energizer’s rabbit from Duracell’s (they gave him a pair of sh ades to make him look cooler), but the commercials were a hit with consumers, due in part to the light-hearted mocking of a competitor. The problem was, while everyone recognized the bunny and the campaign, hardly anyone knew which company was behind it. In fact, a study showed that 40 percent of people thought the Energizer ads were for Duracell. Furthermore, despite the popularity of the commercials, Energizer sales actually dropped.47. According to the excerpt what prompted Energizer to create the ads?a. It wanted to create a unique bunny.b. It wanted to make fun of itself.c. It wanted to make fun of its competitor.d. It wanted to create an international campaign.48. What problem or problems did Energizer encounter?a. People loved the ads but hated the product.b. People loved the ads but could recall the product.c. People felt bad that they copied the Duracell bunny.d. People were turned off by the bunny’s shades.49. What did the study mentioned in the excerpt show?a. Sales increased for Duracell.b. Sales declined for Duracell.c. Sales remained steady for Energizer.d. Sales fell for Energizer.50. Which of the following is closest in meaning to mascot?a. representativeb. campaignc. competitord. shades。

Unit 6 The Origin of SpeciesA. VocabularyDirections: Use the words from the box to complete sentences 1 to 5. Each is used one time.1. According to local _______________, this lake is said to be inhabited by monstrous creature.2. There was a slight _______________ on the space shuttle, so the mission was delayed for afew hours.3. Kurt’s sighting of the UFO was _______________ since he was an experienced scientist.4. Donna is a(n) _______________ conserving energy to help reduce pollution and globalwarming.5. The _______________ of a driving license lasts for five years and then you must apply for anew one.6. Trevor claims that he has visited more than 25 countries. The word claims is closest in meaningto which of the following?a. takesb. possessesc. collectsd. asserts7. The powerful earthquake claimed many lives. The word claimed is closest in meaning to whichof the following?a. takesb. possessesc. collectsd. asserts8. The employee ______ her ideas to management, but they didn’t seem interested at all.a. pointed upb. put forwardc. ruled outd. stood by9. The crime scene investigator ______ that the victim had simply fallen by accident.a. drummed upb. stood byc. glossed overd. ruled out10. The process of ______ is when plants use carbon dioxide to produce oxygen that humans canbreathe.a. anthropoidb. photosynthesisc. gillsd. stamenB. Grammar11. The restaurant manager ______ more business by offering his customers a different lunchspecial every day.a. drummed upb. drum upc. drumming upd. to drum up12. A: I feel terrible.B: He said ______ terrible.a. he feelb. he feltc. I feeld. I felt13. I swam across the river last week.→ She told me ______ across the river last week.a. she swimsb. she had swumc. had swumd. have swimming14. I’ll text you this afternoon!→ She said she ______ text me this afternoon.a. has beenb. toc. shouldd. would15. They’re shopping at the mall.→ He told me they ______ shopping at the mall.a. will beb. would bec. wered. was16. I love English!→ He ______ loves English.a. told meb. told to mec. said to med. said that heC. Reading ComprehensionDirections: Read the following excerpt from Metamorphosis and answer the questions that follow.For some reason, the tall, empty room where he was forced to remain made him feel uneasy as he lay there flat on the floor, even though he had been living in it for five years. Hardly aware of what he was doing other than a slight feeling of shame, he hurried under the couch.It pressed down on his back a little, and he was no longer able to lift his head, but henonetheless felt immediately at ease and his only regret was that his body was too broad to get it all underneath.He spent the whole night there. Some of the time he passed in a light sleep, although he frequently woke from it in alarm because of his hunger, and some of the time was spent in worries and vague hopes which, however, always led to the same conclusion: for the time being he must remain calm, he must show patience and the greatest consideration so that his family could bear the unpleasantness that he, in his present condition, was forced to impose on them.17. Why does the character hurry under the couch?a. He felt afraid.b. He felt comfortable there.c. He was feeling cold. d. No information is given.18. Why does the character worry so much?a. He doesn’t want to get caught.b. He is injured.c. He doesn’t want to upset his family.d. He is hungry.19. The word broad is closest in meaning to which of the following?a. wideb. thinc. flatd. tall20. The word vague is closest in meaning to which of the following?a. alarmingb. consideratec. lightd. unclear。

Unit 4 When the Curtain FallsA. VocabularyDirections: Use the words from the box to complete sentences 1 to 6. Each is used one time.1. The _______________ of the moon is filled with craters and grey cosmic dust.2. From its _______________, the business has expanded to more than 50 stores nationwide.3. The football match was a(n) _______________ since the final score was 10 to zero.4. The government introduced a new _______________ tax law which would allow citizens tokeep more money in their pockets.5. The _______________ took to the streets and began throwing rocks at businesses anddamaging street signs.6. The meeting was very _______________ and in the end nothing was resolved.7. Before going to the party, Amanda ______ her new dress to her mom.a. acted outb. got acrossc. put ind. showed off8. As the famous actress ______ of her limousine, she smiled and waved to the adoring crowd.a. read outb. stepped outc. showed offd. acted out9. Professor White ______ his point about students being late for class by locking the door.a. showed offb. got acrossc. acted outd. put in10. Many Hollywood movies these days use the latest technology for special effects so they oftenhave huge ______.a. budgetsb. scriptsc. locationsd. camerasB. Grammar11. This quiz is quite easy, ______?a. don’t youb. aren’t theyc. is itd. isn’t it12. They tried their hardest to attend our wedding, ______?a. d on’t theyb. didn’t theyc. do theyd. aren’t they13. Teresa will be on her best behavior during the performance, ______?a. isn’t sheb. won’t shec. will shed. would she14. Maria has never been to an NBA basketball game, ______?a. has sheb. have shec. is shed. does she15. Gloria should try to study harder for her exams, ______?a. wouldn’t sheb. would shec. should shed. shouldn’t she16. A good way to practice pronunciation is by ______ words to yourself.a. read outb. reading outc. reads outd. to read outC. Reading ComprehensionDirections: Read the following excerpt from Give Me the Gossip: TMZ Brings Entertainment Fans the Latest Celebrity Scandals and answer the questions that follow.In 2009, the mainstream media was not quite sure what to make of the report that Michael Jackson had passed away, with many networks refusing to go public with the news for several hours after TMZ had broken the story. Major news providers like CNN pointed out that they have stricter controls when it comes to verifying stories, which means there is a necessarily longer delay before they can go on air, but TMZ’s managing editor Harry Levin says his team is just quicker to the punch. “We put it up when we were 100% positive,” he says of the article on the Web site that announced the megastar’s death. TMZ was also first to get its hands on the coroner’s report, which revealed that prescription drugs had been the cause of Jackson’s death.17. According to the excerpt, why did the mainstream media not report the death of MichaelJackson right away?a. They needed to follow rules.b. They were afraid.c. They didn’t know he died.d. They knew it was a false story.18. What is TMZ famous for?a. inventing storiesb. reporting deathsc. reporting before everyone elsed. All of the above.19. Who was the first to report MJ’s cause of death?a. CNNb. many networksc. TMZd. Jackson’s family20. The word verify is closest in meaning to which of the following?a. point outb. announcec. reveald. confirm。

A. Vocabulary1.Beyonce as star when she released her first solo album in 2003.a. brokeb. broke intoc. broke outd. broke up2.As I to my new apartment, I felt excited but a little sad to leave my parents.a. settled inb. cleaned upc. put ind. cut off3.I had a new music player and speakers to my car because I love playing loud musicwhen I drive.a. cut offb. moved fromc. fixed upd. put in4.When I realized my home had been, I immediately called the police.a. civilizedb. burglarizedc. infringed ond. foreclosed5.In the summertime, I like to wake up at the of dawn for my morning run.a. break intob. breakc. cut offd. put in6.My brother paid to get the most up-to-date smartphone; he should have waited forprices to go down.a. through the noseb. lip servicec. my wayd. tribute7.As a to the mayor,s years of service, the city council named a park after him.a. lip serviceb. a finec. the billd. tribute8.I will your meeting time with the President for now, but I will notify you if anythingchanges.a. paint overb. pencil inc. cut outd. paper over9.You can use Photoshop to your photographs and make them more presentable.a. pencil inb. put togetherc. rough outd. touch up10.You may an application form for the job from the company,s website.a. print outb. color inc. touch upd. paint over11.The football team was at a point where it could no longer beat their opponent. Point is closest inmeaning to which of the following?a. time/placeb. suggestc. reasond. idea12.The buses in this city drive me crazy; they are always.a. running lateb. taking downc. calling ind. cutting out13.It is always a good idea to some notes when attending business seminars.a. call inb. post upc. send outd. take down14.I will you an e-mail just as soon as I get to the office.a. giveb. sendc. maked. incline15.The man a comment in the meeting about staff arriving late to work.a. respondedb. sentc. gaved. made16.The detective made a(n)about the victim,s last known meeting before being found dead in hisapartment.a. messageb. inquiryc. e-maild. advice17.Rita her shiny new engagement ring to all her friends.a. acted outb. got acrossc. put ind. showed off18.Joe had only for a moment, but when he got back home his house had caught fire.a. read outb. stepped outc. showed offd. acted out19.Mrs. Green her point about students being late for class by locking the door.a. showed offb. got acrossc. acted outd. put in20.The airport project was granted a large in order to cover the costs of the new runways.a. budgetb. scriptc. locationd. camera21.We decided to split the cost of our date since we were both college students.a. mutuallyb. obsessivelyc. intimatelyd. necessarily22.I really feel a lot of for students who worry about their grades because I was once astudent as well.a. empathyb. abilityc. cautiouslyd. desire23.At first I was scared to drive a car, but now I have a feel for it. The word feel is closest inmeaning to which of the following?a. anticipationb. desirec. cautiond. ability24.It is only natural that friends may if they have not seen each other in a while.a. fall forb. drift apartc. hit ond. ask out25.I saw Shelly Tanya,s ex-boyfriend, but please don,t tell her about it.a. cheating onb. falling forc. splitting upd. hitting on26.After being together for two years, Rachel decided to Brandon because she was goinga.broad to study.a. dumpb. be head over heels withc. go a blind dated. go steadyB. Grammar27.She,ll be on time for the meeting,?a. isn,t sheb. won,t shec. will shed. would she28.We more business at the ice cream shop by offering ten new flavors.a. drummed upb. drum upc. drumming upd. drums up29.“I feel horrible.”He said horrible.a. he feelb. he feltc. I feeld. I felt30.A: I swam across the river last week.f She told me across the river last week.a. she swimsb. she had swumc. had swumd. have swimming31.He wishes he find a job that pays really well.a. wouldb. willc. couldd. can32.If only she done that, mom wouldn,t be angry.a. haven,tb. havec. hadd. hadn,t33.If only you that you were serious about a future with me, I,d marry you.a. showb. would showc. were showingd. shows34.During his six days in the wilderness, Hank was from the world and he even turned offhis cell phone.a. cut offb. cuts offc. cutting offd. cutting35.Andrew is on vacation in England right now and he an amazing time.a. hasb. hadc. been havingd. is having36.As a matter ensuring the safety for all, everyone must pass through a security checkbefore entering the airport, .a. inb. ofc. tod. with37.Carol to graduate from law school, she could get a job as a lawyer.a. Ifb. Werec. Hadd. Was38.I was a compliment by my manager for making a good presentation.a. paidb. paysc. payingd. pay39.I was able a fantastic plan for our upcoming honeymoon in Guam.a. puts togetherb. put togetherc. to put togetherd. putting40.Christine is less than her sister when it comes to art, but she is better with numbers.a. createsb. createc. creativelyd. creative41.I had the holiday in New York because my passport and credit cards were stolen.a. badb. badlyc. worstd. worse42. Sandy takes exercises than me, so I am more fit.a. as regular asb. regularlyc. more regularlyd. less regularlyC. Reading Comprehension(A)Directions: Read the following excerpt from Box Office Bombs and answer the questions that follow.Awful AliensAnother favorite with the Razzies was Battlefield Earth , starring John Travolta. Based on a sci-fi novel by L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of the religious movement known as Scientology, the film was panned by critics and public alike. Audiences were reported to have erupted with laughter at the hammy acting and absurd storyline. Travolta didn,t see the funny side and continued to defend the movie,s alleged merits, calling it “a great piece of science fiction.” Few people agreed with him, and although the film did not lose as much money as others on this list, it is regularly named as one of the worst of all time.Lone StarHaving a bona fide megastar in your film is no guarantee of success as Disney found out with their recreation of The Lone Ranger . Johnny Depp is one of the world,s most bankable stars, but even he could not save this movie from financial disaster. The exact figure remains unclear, but Disney has estimated that the The Lone Ranger may have lost up to US$190 million following its release in the summer of 2013.43. Who is L. Ron Hubbard?a. a writerc. an actor44. What is Scientology?a. a movie titlec. a religion 45. Why does the writer call Johnny Depp a bankable star?a. He is very rich and guarantees his films.b. He ruined the movie by acting poorly.c. It,s thought his movies will avoid financial trouble.d. It,s thought his movies might cause financial difficulties.46. The word merits is closest in meaning to which of the following?a. releasesb. hammy actingc. exact figuresd. positive pointsb. a director d. a critic b. a book title d. None of the above.(B)Directions：Read the following excerpt from Communication Breakdown: Major Advertising Failures and answer the questions that follow.Dogged by FailureThe Mexican-style restaurant chain Taco Bell is a giant in the North American fast food industry. However, its status as one of the most popular brands did not prevent it from suffering a double whammy in a disastrous marketing drive that began in 1997. The campaign centered around a series of commercials featuring a cutesy Spanish-speaking chihuahua whose catchphrase was “Yo quiero Taco Bell(I want Taco Bell).” The line was soon being repeated nationwide, but Taco Bell's products did not see a corresponding increase in popularity. In fact, sales dropped by six percent and the dog commercials were shelved in 2000. Taco Bell,s then CEO also got the boot. To make matters worse, Taco Bell lost a lawsuit in 2003 against two men who claimed the company had stolen the idea for a Spanish-speaking dog from them. A court found in their favor and Taco Bell was forced to stump up US$42 million in damages.47.According to the excerpt who came up with the idea of a Spanish-speaking chihuahua?a. Taco Bell employeesb. Taco Bell,s CEOc. Two mend. No information is given.48.Why did the campaign fail?a. People hated the chihuahua.b. Sales fell short of expectations.c. The public disliked the CEO.d. Experts showed that people don,t like tacos.49.What is the double whammy mentioned in the excerpt?a.The popular catchphrase and the lawsuit.b.The 6% sales increase and popular catchphrase.c.The CEO getting booted and sales decline.d.Low customer response and a lawsuit.50.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the expression stump up?a. come up withb. prevent fromc. in favord. get shelved。

A. Vocabulary1. I saw a brilliant comedian on TV last night who could ______ dozens of celebrities.a. impersonateb. barricadec. intendd. claim2. The diamond thief used a(n) ______ identification to gain access to the jewellery store.a. abductedb. phonyc. off dutyd. bizarre3. Only a true ______ could convince people to invest their money in a fake company.a. abductorb. hostagec. con mand. burglar4. Alex is a strong ______ of electric motorcycles since they are environmentally friendly.a. platformb. pilotc. con mand. proponent5. Amy is just as tall as Gloria; they are twins after all. What does just mean in this statement?a. moreb. onlyc. at the same timed. equal6. The highest ______ ever recorded by a helicopter was more than 12,400 meters.a. captainb. altitudec. steeringd. wings7. I had a terrible time on my cruise because I was ______ the whole time.a. seasickb. fascinatedc. gassedd. widespread8. The shopping mall ______ its grand opening by giving the first 500 customers a free b reakfast.a. shiftedb. promotedc. joinedd. accepted9. Sir Shackleton was a successful British polar explorer who led three ______ to the Antarcticin the early part of the 20th century.a. expeditionsb. germsc. geologistsd. champions10. ______ is a type of mathematics that substitutes letters for numbers.a. Philosophyb. Religionc. Altituded. Algebra11. I visited a(n) ______ on my trip to Texas and got to milk a cow and feed chickens.a. proponentb. ranchc. platterd. mountain12. Most people believe the largest human ______ is the liver, but it is actually the skin.a. organb. proteinc. platterd. ranch13. The ______ I ordered at the Mexican restaurant included rice, salad and beans.a. haggisb. organc. hostaged. platter14. Driving through the American Midwest, I could see hundreds of ______ eating grass fromthe farmland.a. ranchesb. burglarsc. cattled. mountains15. The Cross River gorilla of central Africa may soon become ______ as there are only 300remaining.a. hominidsb. cryptidsc. imaginaryd. extinct16. It was my father’s habit to ______ at the newspaper headlines over coffee before driving off t owork every morning.a. shiftb. promotec. roastd. glimpse17. Many people reported seeing strange lights, but when the government investigated theyrevealed that it had all been a(n) ______.a. skepticb. hoaxc. imaginationd. reptile18. The magician ______ all the children’s attention when he pulled a puppy out of his hat.a. imaginedb. reportedc. retreatedd. captured19. Anna is a(n) ______ shopper and only buys things when they are on sale.a. athleticb. trendyc. frugald. organic20. The most common ______ used by teenagers nowadays is likely their smartphone.a. cashb. gadgetc. surveyd. sourceB. Grammar21. We were ______ our dishes when suddenly we felt the building begin to shake.a. put awayb. puts awayc. putting awayd. put22. To add more flavor to your salad, you may ______ some cilantro and sprinkle it on top.a. chopsb. chop upc. chopped upd. chopping up23. Dad enjoys ______ a beer or two on Sunday afternoon while he watches sports.a. to knock backb. knocks backc. knocked backd. knocking back24. I ______ on my birthday last year because my mother took me to my favorite restaurant.a. eat outb. eating outc. ate outd. eats out25. The customer at the front was ______ the line because she began to argue with the bankteller.a. hold upb. holding upc. held upd. holds up26. I drove to work today because I ______ pick someone up at the airport later today.a. am going tob. willc. goingd. go to27. In order to ______ her plan to travel abroad next year, Lisa needed to convince her parentsthat she would be safe.a. carryb. carrying outc. carry outd. carried out28. The first men to travel to the moon ______ on the Apollo 11 mission in July, 1969.a. blasts offb. blasting offc. blasted offd. blast29. Ariel had a lot of trouble ______ how to complete the 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle.a. figure outb. figures outc. figured outd. figuring out30. A good citizen will help ______ a lost wallet ______ to the police.a. lock / upb. turn / inc. tip / offd. rip / off31. During my college days living in the dormitory, my roommate ______ always play jokes onothers in the middle of the night.a. wouldb. use toc. willd. is32. The old Las Vegas hotel was ______ in order to make room for a more fancy resort.a. to blow upb. blowing upc. blows upd. blown up33. The bank robbers ______ with more than ten million dollars and haven’t been caught yet.a. make offb. made offc. making offd. to make off34. I had to ______ away with some of my old clothes so that I could make some space for mynew roommate.a. dob. doesc. doingd. done35. Doctors ______ the cause of the disease to a virus which came from farm animals.a. pins downb. pin downc. pinned downd. pinning down36. Patrick told Spongebob he would ______ with a cool theme for the spring dance.a. comes upb. come upc. came upd. coming up37. Some people find it difficult ______ to a diet so it’s better to just eat healthy food such asfruit and vegetables.a. sticksb. stuckc. to sticksd. to stick38. Although not poor, Brad and Angel were having a hard time ______ on only one salary.a. get byb. getting byc. to get byd. gets by39. Katie only borrowed a small amount of money from her friend to help ______ her ______until payday.a. tide / overb. to tide / overc. tided / overd. tiding / over40. If Thomas ______ a little more studious he ______ have no trouble getting into a university ofhis choice.a. was / willb. am / wouldc. were / willd. were / wouldC. Reading Comprehension(A)41. Who is D.B. Cooper?a. an airline pilotb. a flight attendantc. an airline hostaged. a hijacker42. What made D.B. Cooper so famous?a. He smoked on a flight.b. He drank on an airplane.c. He flew a Boeing 747.d. He jumped off an airplane.43. Which of these statements is the most accurate about what witnesses think of D.B. Cooper?a. They seemed very frightened of him.b. They believed he drank too much and was rude.c. They seemed to admire him.d. They thought he was so handsome.44. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word leapt?45. What is D.B. Cooper doing now?a. flying airplanesb. no one knowsc. investigating theftsd. living in Washington State(B)46. Where are ketchup chips found exclusively?a. the U.S.b. all over North Americac. Canadad. No information is given.47. According to the article, why is this snack not found everywhere?a. It is too expensive.b. It is difficult to make.c. It is disliked by many people.d. It hasn’t been t ried by many people.48. What is the article referring to when it mention ketchupy flavor?a. The flavor is exactly like ketchup.b. The flavor is somewhat like ketchup.c. The flavor is salty.d. The flavor is sweet.49. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word excessive?a. extremeb. addictingc. averaged. soggy50. According to the article, why should you not try to make your own ketchup chips?a. It will make a mess.b. It won’t taste as good.。